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Personal Protective Equipment
Protective eyewear is available and worn by all staff during patient care procedures.
Masks are available and worn by all staff during patient care procedures.
Gloves are available and worn by all staff during patient care procedures.
Clinic coats/gowns are available and worn by all staff during patient care procedures.
Instrument Reprocessing
There is a designated area for instrument cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization.
Instruments are cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized according to manufacturer's instructions.
Sterilization records are maintained and reviewed regularly.
Surface Disinfection
All clinical contact surfaces are disinfected between patients.
Disinfectants used are appropriate for the intended purpose.
Disinfectant contact times are followed according to manufacturer's instructions.
Waste Management
Sharps containers are available, maintained, and disposed of properly.
Regulated medical waste is identified, handled, and disposed of properly.
Hand Hygiene
Handwashing sinks are available in the dental operatory and dedicated to handwashing only.
Alcohol-based hand rub is available and used by all staff.
Hand hygiene is performed before and after each patient encounter.